Anant V Joshi, who is known for his work in movies and shows like 12th Fail, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein and Maamla Legal Hai to name a few, has been roped into play the role of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in his biopic. The film has been titled as Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi, which is based on Shantanu Gupta’s book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister. As Anant Joshi has been roped in to play the titular role in the Yogi’s biopic, the actor recently spoke about working in the film and portraying such a crucial character. 

Anant Joshi told The Hindustan Times, “I am eager to do different roles. I feel flattered to get this opportunity, especially since I am not an industry kid or a social media influencer. At a time when we talk about nepotism, outsiders like me getting such an opportunity makes me hopeful.” 

He continued, “Any biopic made with honesty and integrity will work. It’s tough to make a film about a person in a powerful position who is loved by many. As an actor, it is a tightrope walk to work in a biopic; it can look like a caricature if you try to imitate someone.” 

“Through his journey and we have tried to highlight the vichaar, bhaav aur siddhant on which he has lived his life. Unlike usual politicians, his words and actions have made a difference,” the actor added. 

Talking about having similarities with UP CM, Anant said, “My family hails from Uttarakhand, but I was born and brought up in Agra and did my higher education from Nainital. Yogi ji too hails from Gharwal, became the head of the monastery in Gorakhpur, and then the UP chief minister. So, that regional connection helped me with the dialect and other nuances.” As per report, the film has been mostly shot in Rishikesh and Lucknow.

Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi is scheduled to be released this year. However, an official exact release date has not been announced yet. The film also features Paresh Rawal, Dinesh Lal Yadav, Ajay Mengi, Pavan Malhotra, Rajesh Khattar, Garima Vikrant Singh and Sarwar Ahuja in key roles. It has been directed by Ravindra Gautam and produced by Ritu Mengi, coming in cinemas soon!